Shortfall as unexpected surge in electricity demand in Punjab

Unprecedented demand over the past five days and damage to the transmission system by recent hailstorms have led to a shortfall in power supply across the state. The demand has surged to unexpected 13,000 MW levels over the

past five days, peaking at 13,399 MW today. The demand during the corresponding period had remained around 12,000 MW and peaked at 13,000 levels only for three days in last July.